constituency
Cole-Hamilton, Alex
Seat
Edinburgh WesternStatus
Not CurrentFrom
06 May 2021Until
08 Apr 2026Reason: Dissolution
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| Member | Seat | Date (desc) | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole-Hamilton, Alex |
Edinburgh Western
constituency
|
06 May 2021 | Dissolution | Not Current |
| Cole-Hamilton, Alex |
Edinburgh Western
constituency
|
05 May 2016 | Dissolution | Not Current |
| Keir, Colin |
Edinburgh Western
constituency
|
05 May 2011 | Dissolution | Not Current |
| Smith, Margaret |
Edinburgh West
constituency
|
03 May 2007 | Dissolution | Not Current |
| Smith, Margaret |
Edinburgh West
constituency
|
01 May 2003 | Dissolution | Not Current |
| Smith, Margaret |
Edinburgh West
constituency
|
06 May 1999 | Dissolution | Not Current |